AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnvironmental Justice: Louisiana Bucket Brigade and allies are running “Down by the River” bike tours through the chemical corridor in Norco, showing how local communities fought Shell and how environmental justice organizing is facing new pushback. Public Health & Environment: New research links microplastics in the body to higher stroke and heart risk, adding pressure for stronger regulation even as policy lags. Climate & Resilience: Sen. Maria Cantwell’s Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act would codify NOAA’s storm-flying mission in federal law and expand the fleet to improve forecasts for stronger hurricanes and atmospheric rivers. Energy Policy: The Trump administration agreed to reimburse Invenergy $765 million to end four offshore wind leases, signaling continued headwinds for U.S. offshore wind. Water & Food Security: A new aquaponics farm in Haleiwa, Hawaii, is backing refugee and immigrant farmers with land and support to grow food locally. Local Infrastructure: Honolulu’s bikeshare, Biki, is drawing heavy complaints over broken stations and bike shortages, with the city planning $1M in Climate Resiliency Fund money to restore service.
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